Grants to clubs in the Capital District are the most important way the foundation helps our communities. These grants help mothers in transitional housing, build playgrounds, feed children without enough to eat, support public library and school music programs, fund student leadership and after-school programs, and advance literacy projects. The foundation has awarded grants totaling nearly $130,000 to more than 40 clubs since 2015.”
Grant Guidelines
Projects shall relate to the purpose and mission of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation.
Clubs are not required to make annual donations to the foundation to be eligible to request grants. However, the committee may give preference to requests from clubs that do so. (Grants that are matched by the requesting Club(s) and/or Organizations will be given higher priority.)
Grant requests shall be received by the following dates:
Cycle 1: Must be received no later than September 15th
Cycle 2: Must be received no later than March 15th
Commitments are made for one (1) cycle only.
If you request an additional grant(s) for the same project, for no more than three (3) consecutive years, a new “Grant Application Request” must be submitted with each request in different cycles.
Clubs, individually or collectively, shall not receive grants more than once every three years. Multi-year requests for a single project are considered a single request for the purpose of calculating the three-year period.
Clubs submitting new requests more than once in a three-year period will have those requests considered after first-time grant requests and so long as the foundation treasurer determines the increase in expenses for grants will not lead to exceeding overall foundation income for the year, excluding transfers of investments.
Notification of the CDKF’s decision will be emailed to applicants no later than two weeks after the Board meeting considering requests.
The Capital District Kiwanis Foundation will not consider Grant Applications for less than one hundred dollars ($100) nor more than five thousand dollars ($5,000) individually.
The recipient of the approved Grant(s) shall not spend more than the specified amount for the sole purpose of the project. The Foundation Treasurer shall reimburse the club upon submission of applicable receipts. Any monies not spent must be returned to the CDKF. If the approved grant(s) for the project requires funding at the beginning of the project, up to 65% of the approved amount may be given upon request and additional increment(s) upon submission of applicable receipts to that point.
Grant recipients must to the Executive Secretary a Project Completion Report within 45 days of the completion date. The report will include copies of all applicable receipts, a complete beginning to end report, all publicity materials and names of all people, clubs and organizations who worked on the project. NOTICE: Failure to email the Project Completion Report to the Executive Secretary within 45 days of project completion will automatically be cause for rejection of any future grant requests.
Continuing projects are to notify the CDKF Executive Secretary every ninety (90) days with a full report on progress to date.
The foundation supports causes that positively effects the children of the world. Every Kiwanian in the Capital District is a member of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation.
What are you doing today to take advantage of your Sunday while resting up for the week ahead? Not everyone has the same opportunity for rest and relaxation on the weekend, as many families with children who have suffered pediatric trauma are anxiously anticipating what this week will hold.
One of the nine pediatric trauma centers that the Foundation sponsors is The Children's Inn at NIH / @thechildrensinn. Many families travel here on Sundays to spend the week, as their children participate in medical trials which are often the last option for treatment. The Children's Inn provides a space to stay, meals, and comfort away from home. We are very happy to support them annually as the different they make is invaluable!
We are able to support the Children's Inn with an annual $3,000 donation, which is possible through our annual Ducky Derby raffle! Have you purchased your ticket yet? It only takes 1 ticket in the drum to win, but you have to participate to have a chance.
Spring Grant Funding Spotlight: The Kiwanis Club of Alexandria (Kiwanis Alexandria, Kiwanis Club of Alexandria) was awarded $5,000 to execute a yearlong campaign. They will be raising $50,000 for Alexandria's Childcare Professionals culminating in a Kiwanis Club hosted event in September 2022. At that time, COVID-19 Childcare Hero Grants will be presented to approximately 200 operating childcare centers, which employ over 1,500 professionals, and serve thousands of children from the community.
We are very excited to support 7 Kiwanis Clubs through our spring grant funding cycle totaling $21,000! Look for grant spotlights over the next few weeks as we share what each club will be using the money for.
Did your club miss the grants deadline? It is never too early to start planning for our fall cycle! All fall grant applications are due by September 15th and more information can be found at f03.site.kiwanis.org/what-we-do/club-grants/... See MoreSee Less
WOW! Thank you for all of your support in making a splash of cash for pediatric trauma! We have been able to hit 3.5% of our goal which is $14,000!
If you have not purchased your ticket, do so today and do not delay! Tickets are very easy to purchase online at the link below. It only takes one ticket to win!
Club Grants
Grants to clubs in the Capital District are the most important way the foundation helps our communities. These grants help mothers in transitional housing, build playgrounds, feed children without enough to eat, support public library and school music programs, fund student leadership and after-school programs, and advance literacy projects. The foundation has awarded grants totaling nearly $130,000 to more than 40 clubs since 2015.”
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The foundation supports causes that positively effects the children of the world. Every Kiwanian in the Capital District is a member of the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation.
What are you doing today to take advantage of your Sunday while resting up for the week ahead? Not everyone has the same opportunity for rest and relaxation on the weekend, as many families with children who have suffered pediatric trauma are anxiously anticipating what this week will hold.
One of the nine pediatric trauma centers that the Foundation sponsors is The Children's Inn at NIH / @thechildrensinn. Many families travel here on Sundays to spend the week, as their children participate in medical trials which are often the last option for treatment. The Children's Inn provides a space to stay, meals, and comfort away from home. We are very happy to support them annually as the different they make is invaluable!
We are able to support the Children's Inn with an annual $3,000 donation, which is possible through our annual Ducky Derby raffle! Have you purchased your ticket yet? It only takes 1 ticket in the drum to win, but you have to participate to have a chance.
Purchase yours online today at the link below:
f03.site.kiwanis.org/fundraising/ducky-derby/ ... See MoreSee Less
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It's is Friday the 13th! Many believe today is unlucky but the Capital District Kiwanis Foundation hopes you have a terrific day!
Tell us one good thing that has happened for you today! ... See MoreSee Less
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I took a day off of work to road trip with my husband!
Spring Grant Funding Spotlight: The Kiwanis Club of Alexandria (Kiwanis Alexandria, Kiwanis Club of Alexandria) was awarded $5,000 to execute a yearlong campaign. They will be raising $50,000 for Alexandria's Childcare Professionals culminating in a Kiwanis Club hosted event in September 2022. At that time, COVID-19 Childcare Hero Grants will be presented to approximately 200 operating childcare centers, which employ over 1,500 professionals, and serve thousands of children from the community.
If you or your club would like to learn more about our club grants opportunity, please visit f03.site.kiwanis.org/what-we-do/club-grants/ ... See MoreSee Less
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Congratulations 👏
We are very excited to support 7 Kiwanis Clubs through our spring grant funding cycle totaling $21,000! Look for grant spotlights over the next few weeks as we share what each club will be using the money for.
Did your club miss the grants deadline? It is never too early to start planning for our fall cycle! All fall grant applications are due by September 15th and more information can be found at f03.site.kiwanis.org/what-we-do/club-grants/ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook
WOW! Thank you for all of your support in making a splash of cash for pediatric trauma! We have been able to hit 3.5% of our goal which is $14,000!
If you have not purchased your ticket, do so today and do not delay! Tickets are very easy to purchase online at the link below. It only takes one ticket to win!
f03.site.kiwanis.org/fundraising/ducky-derby/ ... See MoreSee Less
Comment on Facebook